What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the worldwide population and is more likely to develop in women compared to men. Many people who may have CKD will not experience any symptoms because it usually does not cause problems until it reaches an advanced stage. This is due to the human body's ability to cope with a significant reduction in kidney function. Therefore, CKD is diagnosed at early stages only if routine tests suggest that there may be an underlying problem. Tests required for diagnosing kidney disease are very simple and cheap.

Why should you screen for CKD?

Early and regular screening for CKD is a recommended measure for early detection of kidney disease. If CKD is detected, the benefits include:

• Proper management that could slow down CKD
• Prevention of cardiovascular and other comorbidities
• Enabling timely initiation of dialysis, if required
• Professional personalized guidance on preventative measures

Who is this screening recommended for?

Chronic Kidney Disease screening is recommended for individuals with:

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Hypertension
• Family history of kidney disease
• But should be considered for all people in the Maldives older than 16 years, because the frequency of kidney disease in the Maldives is high

How frequently should you screen?

• For those with diabetes and hypertension, once a year
• For all others, once every two years is highly recommended

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